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Technology Business Controller

German-speaking Switzerland
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Employment type Permanent
Industry Telecommunications
Area IT
Location German-speaking Switzerland
Remote from abroad? No
Home office? Flexible
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Tasks and responsibilities
  • Act as the primary finance partner for technology and operations leaders, providing commercial and financial guidance
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial reviews for assigned technology and service portfolios
  • Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic investments and operational initiatives
  • Monitor service costs, resource utilisation, and performance metrics to identify efficiency opportunities
  • Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders
  • Prepare management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations to support decision-making
  • Support long-term financial planning and strategic roadmaps for technology and operational functions
  • Drive the development and optimisation of service-costing and chargeback methodologies
  • Assess technological developments and evaluate their financial impact on service delivery and operations
  • Partner with operational leaders to improve financial transparency, accountability, and performance management
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes, reporting standards, and governance frameworks
  • Support transformation and digitalisation initiatives from a financial planning and performance perspective
  • Deliver ad hoc analyses and recommendations related to operational performance, investments, and business priorities
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for technology and operational services
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial planning, reporting, and performance monitoring activities
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Must-have criteria
  • Proven experience in business controlling, financial planning, management accounting, or finance business partnering
  • Experience supporting technology, IT, engineering, infrastructure, or operational business functions
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management processes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets
  • Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
  • Proficiency in SAP financial modules or comparable enterprise resource planning systems
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including modelling, reporting, and data analysis
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
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Nice-to-have criteria
  • Experience in technology service management, shared services, or service portfolio management
  • Knowledge of service costing, service-controlling, or internal chargeback models
  • Experience within media, broadcasting, telecommunications, or technology-driven organisations
  • Exposure to digital transformation, process optimisation, or organisational change programmes
  • Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, or other business intelligence tools
  • Experience in data analytics, automation, or financial process improvement initiatives
  • Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent
  • Understanding of cloud technologies, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology environments
  • Experience working within complex matrix organisations
  • Knowledge of project portfolio management and investment evaluation methodologies
  • French language skills considered a strong advantage
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Language requirements
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Fluent German (written and spoken)
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